A Handful of Things: Calisphere's Themed Collections from the California Digital LibraryIsaac Mankita and James Harris, University of California, Berkeley; and Ellen Meltzer, University of California Office of the President
doi:10.1045/may2006-mankita

Mark Twain's 1835 Martin 2½-17" guitar. Mark Twain, one of America's greatest literary legends, was a passionate guitarist and singer during the 19th century's romantic era. His songs were woven with graphic stream-of-consciousness imagery and his musical styles included gospel, slavery blues, love songs, political satire, folk, and burlesque. Photograph Copyright Hank Risan. Used with permission.